Oklahoma Teen's Controversial Death Sparks LGBTQ+ Advocacy Efforts

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Owasso Police state that the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict was not related to trauma after a physical altercation at the school, with the family issuing a new statement asking for privacy. The family's attorney urges a thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing the devastating effects of bullying and school violence, while the police continue their ongoing investigation and await toxicology results. Oklahoma's Attorney General emphasizes the need to address bullying in schools, and the ACLU of Oklahoma calls for an open investigation into the school's response to the altercation.
Topics:nation#crime-and-justice#family-statement#investigation#nex-benedict#owasso-police#school-altercation
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